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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: J_Speegle on September 19, 2018, 04:36:33 PM
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Looking for input on what owners of unrestored 65 & 66 fastbacks have found as the original hardware (screws) used to retain the thin sheet metal covers over the fold down latches.
Not an easy place to take pictures of and so many cars are shown with the seat in the upright setting making it even more difficult to see and get a good angle of
Thanks for looking and helping out. Please include when and where your example was built ;)
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Having both a 65 and 66 Fastback (both San Jose, 5-11-65 and 10-18-65 builds), the screws are as indicated in the spreadsheet for 64-66 Mustangs in the Forum's library, 4 each required, 53016-S13 8-15X1/2 Oval Head 17/64, Phillips for 65 and 53008-S13 8-18X1/2 Oval Head 17/64, Phillips for the 66. Both types of screw are chrome plated and use a finishing washer 34968-S No 6, stainless (it's a tight fit).
Jim
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Having both a 65 and 66 Fastback (both San Jose, 5-11-65 and 10-18-65 builds), the screws are as indicated in the spreadsheet for 64-66 Mustangs in the Forum's library, 4 each required, 53016-S13 8-15X1/2 Oval Head 17/64, Phillips for 65 and 53008-S13 8-18X1/2 Oval Head 17/64, Phillips for the 66. Both types of screw are chrome plated and use a finishing washer 34968-S No 6, stainless (it's a tight fit).
Jim
Picture = 1,000 words comes to mind right about now ::)
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Picture = 1,000 words comes to mind right about now ::)
You get "500". The garage is crowded.
Jim
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Thanks Jim
The screws look like what I have minus the washers which very likely could have been lost at some point.
I picked up these replacements I think from VA Mustang but never got around to putting them on
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So here is mine. Oct of 64. Mine has the “washer” molded into the latch piece. Is this an early feature?
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So here is mine. Oct of 64. Mine has the “washer” molded into the latch piece. Is this an early feature?
They are painted over.
Jim
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They are painted over.
Jim
Jim, I'll take a screw out later to confirm but pretty sure the washer isn't separate. Also if you look the piece does not have the grain, it is smooth....
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Take out all four screws, turn the cover over and see if there is a "formed" base for the screw. Then use a screwdriver to knock off the washer (AMK 2014 pg 185, B-10375).
Jim
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Stand corrected. Very tiny screw
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Hello,
I'm getting difficulties installing fold down latch cover on my Metuchen 65 FB as it as an offset +/- 3/8" for the correct alignment place.
I have 2 of those exactly the same issue, fold down side latch are on correct place and quarter trim panel must not go to the rear 3/8" as will be completely wrong.
question is: does my fold down latch cover be the correct one?
Thanks in advance
Jos
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It looks like the outer quarter panel is mounted too far to the rear.
Jim
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Thanks Jim,
quarter trim is on its place apparently, moving forward 3/8" is almost impossible as all bolts will be out of place and no way to put both bolts on pillar B I suppose. Well, if the latch cover is the correct one I can't see anything else either.
Jos
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Jos,
Are you using the original interior parts?
Slightly off topic, but the red paint is too shiny. A picture of my 66 Fastback interior is attached.
Jim
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Thanks Jim,
(about paint, seems to shinny on the photo, not to much really but I never saw another than black)
I saw on other post that on '65 there was a different latch cover, that difference is just on surface peach effect look or also on shape?
Jose
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Jose,
There are two different covers. The 65 version has a larger opening for the "bumper" attached to the latch assembly, but the bumper was not used in 1966, so the hole in the cover was smaller. I have both a 65 GT and a 66 GT Fastback in my garage, but I concentrated on the "restoring" the 66, so not too many pictures of the 65.
Pictures: The 65 ready to go, the 66 is "waiting".
Jim
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image attached of the 65 versus 66 latch cover.
im not sure if many people are aware that there was 2 versions of the same part
regards
PHILL BERESFORD
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.
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Just trying to help. Here is another copy of Phill's picture labeled
(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/20/6-260125024225-208811574.jpeg)
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Thanks Jim, Phill and Jeff for your support
Definitely I have to manage to use mine with some adjustments as it's the correct one. If someone needs one just send a message and I will send it for free.
Jim I will post some more interior photo's to get your comments...fighting to get red vinyl fabrics for rear seats as I got ones but for the COUPE by supplier mistake.
Jose